Friday Night Games to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Happy Friday! We have a jam-packed slate of games around Indiana this evening so let's dive right in to some previews. I'll have boots on the ground covering Westfield vs. Noblesville tonight so follow <a href="https://twitter.com/BRamseyKSR">@BRamseyKSR</a> on Twitter for live updates from that matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Crown Point @ Munster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of the best teams in The Region will tip-off tonight as 4-1 Crown Point travels to 5-0 Munster. The Mustangs are led by Northern Michigan signee [player_tooltip player_id='814532' first='Brandon' last='Trilli'] averaging 24 pints and 6.8 rebounds per game. The 6'5" Trilli was named an Indiana Junior All-Star last season. Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1384419' first='Nolan' last='Kinsella'] is having an excellent season as well averaging 15 points while classmate [player_tooltip player_id='1275808' first='David' last='Cundiff'] adds 12.5 points per game. For Crown Point, junior guard Jack Svetich is coming off of an impressive showing at the Forum Tip-Off Classic where he scored 21 points in a win over Southport. Bellarmine signee [player_tooltip player_id='868237' first='A.J.' last='Lux'] provides additional firepower on the wing as one of the best shooters in the state of Indiana. This will be the game to watch for fans in northwest Indiana this evening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Hamilton Southeastern @ Fishers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anytime these two heated rivals face-off it is going to be worth the price of admission. Last season's matchup was a double overtime thriller with Fishers narrowly escaping with the victory. Hamilton Southeastern is back for revenge this time around coming off of an impressive victory over North Central to move to 2-1. Fishers sits at 4-3 having played one of the toughest schedule's in the state to this point. The Tigers took down Bloomington North last weekend at the Forum Tip-Off Classic on the back of sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1297052' first='Jalen' last='Haralson']'s 35 point outburst. The 5-star prospect is averaging 27.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. If the Royals have a shot in this one it will likely come down to 6'7" forward [player_tooltip player_id='1273712' first='Reph' last='Stevenson'] having a big game inside. The senior is averaging a team-leading 14.3 points and 10 rebounds per game so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Hammond Central @ Gary 21st Century</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We just said Munster vs. Crown Point was the game of the night in northwest Indiana, and that is probably still true, but this will be a fun matchup as well. Both groups play an exciting brand of basketball and won't be afraid to fly up and down the floor. Hammond Central is currently a perfect 5-0 with a plethora of talent led by backcourt stars [player_tooltip player_id='1049160' first='Jordan' last='Woods'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1384393' first='Matthew' last='King']. As for Gary 21st Century, led by senior trio [player_tooltip player_id='868220' first='Ashton' last='Williamson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1042493' first='D.J.' last='Moss'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1160677' first='Quintin' last='Floyd'], they are 4-1 after Wednesday's victory over Valparaiso. The Cougars are ranked #2 in Class 2A by Prep Hoops Indiana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Marion @ Kokomo</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You could make an argument that every single one of Kokomo's games is appointment viewing. That is how special 6'10" 5-star junior [player_tooltip player_id='1363488' first='Flory' last='Bidunga'] is. Tonight's matchup means even more though as the Wildkats face-off against North Central Conference, and Sectional 7, foe Marion. The Giants are out of the gate 5-0 this season with senior wing Jamerion Fouce leading the way averaging 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Marion features a very talented sophomore class with [player_tooltip player_id='1297057' first='Jaymen' last='Townsend'], Amar Rogers, [player_tooltip player_id='1534938' first='Lukias' last='Warner'], and Tusi Jackson all making significant contributions. For Kokomo, obviously all of the attention goes to Bidunga and his 21.4 points, 13 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game. However, the Wildkats bring back their entire lineup from last season's semi-state team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Noblesville @ Westfield</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noblesville is 4-0 with three straight incredibly impressive wins. The Millers have knocked off Fishers, Carmel, and Anderson all in a row but have another tough test tonight as they travel to 3-1 Westfield. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1042494' first='Luke' last='Almodovar'] is the heart and sole of this Noblesville team, but he has plenty of help around him. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='868230' first='Preston' last='Roberts'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1272185' first='Cooper' last='Bean'] along with juniors [player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] round out the the Millers starting five. As for the Shamerocks, senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1410467' first='Alex' last='Romack'] is having a great start to his season averaging 17 points and 9 rebounds per game. Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1275749' first='Trey' last='Buchanan'] is another one to watch on the perimeter averaging 12.8 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->